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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
In-Process Application Inspection of Cold Insulation SAIC-N-2007 31-Mar-19 INSL-
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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
A. General Requirements
Manufacturers' instructions and recommendations of insulation and vapor
barrier manufacturers shall be followed.
SAES-N-001,
A1
Para. 7.5.4
Surfaces being insulated are clean & dry enough for the ongoing
SAES-N-001,
A2 insulation work. (INTG1000 Checklist Part III INSTALLATION -
Section. 3
INSULATION, Item 2)
Protection from the foreign elements remains effective during the SAES-N-001,
A3
application of insulation. (INSC2000, Para. 4.1) Section. 3
Fire prevention at work site is being practiced regarding flammables in the
SAES-N-001,
A4 area of ignition sources & welding. (INSC2000, Para. 5.12.4)
Section. 3
Good Housekeeping is practiced and following practices adopted:
A) Insulation materials are handled and disposed of in accordance with
applicable safety regulations.
B) Insulation related materials, such as mastics, are handled and applied
SAES-N-001,
A5 with care to prevent splattering on adjacent facilities.
Section. 3
C) All mastic overspray and splatter are cleaned up as soon as it occurs.
D) Debris resulting from insulation application work is removed from the
work area at the end of each shift.
(INSC2000, Sec 5.12)
B. Insulation Installation Monitoring
Application details Specified in 21 PIP sketches given in NIC1000, "Cold
SAES-N-001,
B1 Insulation Details" are being followed.
Section. 3
(NIC1000 See note 1)
Insulation is being applied in the correct thickness and number of layers
SAES-N-001,
B2 specified
Section. 3
(INTG1000 Checklist Part III INSTALLATION -INSULATION, Item 7)
Multi-layer insulation is required for polyisocyanurates at temperatures of -
SAES-N-001,
B3 1° F (-18° C) and below.
Section. 3
(INSC2000, Para. 5.1.5)
Cellular glass (CG) thicknesses greater than 3 inches are applied in Multi-
SAES-N-001,
B4 layers.
Section. 3
( INSC2000, Table 5.1.6, See Attachment 1)
When applying single layer insulation, the circumferential butt joints of
SAES-N-001,
B5 each section shall be staggered.
Section. 3
(INSC2000, Para. 5.1.7 & INIC 1000, Detail INIC0002)
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For Multiple layer insulation succeeding layer shall stagger :
A) 9-12" (approximate) for circumferential butt joints of beneath layers.
SAES-N-001,
B6
B) 2" Minimum for Longitudinal joints of beneath layers. See INIC 1000, Section. 3
detail INIC0002.
(INSC2000, Para. 5.1.8)
Joint sealers are applied to all joints of single layer & only to joints of an
SAES-N-001,
B7 outer layer of multi-layer applications.
Section. 3
(INSC2000, Para. 5.1.9,)
All insulation is smooth & free from cracks, voids & depressions greater
SAES-N-001,
B8 than 1/8 inch (3 mm).
Section. 3
(INSC 2000, Para 5.1.11)
All cracks, voids & depressions in the insulation greater than 1/8 inch (3
mm) are refitted, not filled. SAES-N-001,
B9
(PIP INSC 2000, Para 5.1.11) Section. 3
Bore coating of Cellular glass is completed on surface areas listed:
A) Surface operating temperature range cycles above 400° F.
B) Surface being insulated experiences high vibration. SAES-N-001,
B10
C) Insulation carries the load of the pipe (At pipe hanger or supports) Section. 3
(PIP INSC2000, Para. 5.1.12)
Protrusions through insulation (stanchions, dummies, etc) except nozzles
are insulated as follows:
A) Insulation extends for 4 times the adjacent insulation thickness as
measured from equipment or pipe surface. (INIC 1000, Detail INIC0001) SAES-N-001,
B11
B) Insulation Section. 3
thickness for protrusion is 1/2 the insulation thickness of the adjacent
insulated surface but not less than 38 mm minimum. (Detail INIC0001)
(INSC2000, Par 5.1.13, 5.1.14)
Contraction joints are installed conforming to INSC2000, Table 5.6.
Contraction joints are also installed in uninterrupted straight pipe
SAES-N-001,
B12 insulation run lengths equal to or greater than 1/2 the maximum allowed
Section. 3
distance.
(INSC2000, Table 5.6. See Attachment 2)
Insulation for Contraction joints is installed per INIC1000 Detailed
SAES-N-001,
B13 Sketches INIC0003, INIC0004, INIC0005, or INIC0006 as applicable.
Section. 3
Insulation Supports on Vertical Piping are installed (bolted rings, etc)
directly above all elbows, flanges, or flanged valves with additional
support at a maximum spacing of 24 feet of uninterrupted length (but not
SAES-N-001,
B14 less than contraction joint spacing). (PIP INSC2000, Para. 5.7):
Section. 3
Note: See INIC0001, INIC0003 & INIC0004 for support ring
configurations.
Attachments (Insulation support rings, pins, clips, studs, etc) are of
SAES-N-001,
B15 compatible material with the components to which they are attached.
Para. 7.5.1
SAES-N-001,
B16 Welded attachments shall be installed by the fabricator prior to post-weld
Para. 7.5.1
heat treatment
Nameplate Areas (near & under the exposed nameplate) are insulated SAES-N-001
B17
with full insulation thickness & good workmanship (without gaps). Para. 7.5.3
INSULATION SECUREMENT: Each layer (multi-layer applications) is
SAES-N-001,
B18 being held in place separately.
Section. 3
(PIP INSC2000, Para. 5.1.10)
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Insulation up to 12" O.D. is secured as follows:
A) Fiberglass reinforced pressure-sensitive tape is applied.
B) Type 304 SS 16 gauge tie wires
are applied over pressure-sensitive tape when specified by the insulation SAES-N-001,
B19
manufacturer. C) Cut tie wire Section. 3
ends are always embedded into the insulation.
D) Securement spacing is 3 per section per INIC1000 Detail INIC0002
(INSC2000, Par. 5.2.1)
Insulation securement (12 inch OD to 24 inch OD) is by 1/2" wide by .020"
(0.51mm) thick Type 304 SS bands & wing seals with spacing at 3 per SAES-N-001,
B20
section per INIC1000 detail INIC0002. Section. 3
(INSC2000, Par. 5.2.2)
Insulation securement (larger than 24 inch OD) is by 3/4" wide by 0.020"
(0.51 mm) thick Type 304 SS bands & wing seals with spacing at 3 per SAES-N-001,
B21
section per INIC1000 detail INIC0002. Section. 3
(INSC2000, Par. 5.2.3)
Vapor Barrier installation :
A) Before application of weatherproof jacketing, all surfaces are sealed
B) Membrane type sheets are installed without fish mouthing gaps or folds
& have a minimum 2-inch (50 mm) overlap at all joints. SAES-N-001,
B22
C) Vapor barriers (mastic, fabric) meet Data Sheet minimum thickness. Section. 3
D) Vapor barrier mastic is applied in two coats (tack, finish coat after
fabric installation) with fabric openings completely filled and sealed.
(PIP INSC2000, Para. 5.9)
Protection of Installed Insulation:
Installed insulation shall have the required permanent protection or
temporary protection applied before the conclusion of that day’s work.
SAES-N-001,
B23 Note: Installed insulation shall have temporary protection applied if the
Section. 3
insulation can be damaged by rain or other forms of atmospheric
moisture.
(INSC2000, Par. 5.10.1 & 5.10.2)
REMARKS:
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-N-001 -- Basic Criteria, Industrial Insulation (16 January 2014)
ATTACHMENTS (2): 1. PIP INSC2000 Multi-layer Cellular Glass Table 2. PIP INSC2000 Contraction Joint Table
NOTES: 1. Inspectors review & have a field copy of INIC1000, Cold Insulation Details prior to application work (This is not attached)
Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco
Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:
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Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:
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Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
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Attachment 1 -- PIP INSC2000 Table
Attachment 2 -- PIP INSC2000 Table
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